Early Childhood Education Screening

During the preschool years, parents often wonder if their child’s development is typical of same-age peers. Developmental screenings are designed to address those concerns and help parents learn more about their child’s skills. The screenings are completed in two phases. The first is a paper-based screening completed by the caregiver. The district uses a screening tool called Ages and Stages and looks at the following areas:

  1. Communication
  2. Gross Motor
  3. Fine Motor
  4. Problem-solving
  5. Personal-social

The EC screening team reviews the information. Following team review, an in-person screening would be a follow-up for children whose screening information indicated an area(s) of concern. A team of District Educators and Specialists conducts in-person screenings.

Each of the screenings is by appointment (call 630-937-8002). Prior to scheduling, the following is required to be completed and turned in to the Early Childhood Center:

1. Proof of Residency

2. Your child’s original county-issue birth certificate (will be photocopied and returned to you)

3. Affidavit of Enrollment and Residency

4. Student Enrollment Form

Screenings take place at Alice Gustafson Elementary School (the main entrance is on the west side of the building).

Batavia Public Schools works very closely with Day One Network, Inc. (Child & Family Connections #4 or CFC) to become aware of children who may qualify for Early Childhood programs. Focusing on the special needs of children who are not yet three years old, Day One Network houses the Early Intervention (EI) program that serves our district. Beginning with an initial phone call from district residents who have concerns for their children, ages birth-32 months, the program has the potential to address those areas of development that may concern parents.

Once children approach their third birthday, the Early Childhood staff initiates the transition process. The value of the Early Intervention program is the opportunity to determine needs, set goals, and start working to help the students at the earliest possible time. An Early Childhood screening assesses the development of children who are 33 months to five years of age in the areas of:

• Speech/Language
• Fine Motor
• Gross Motor
• Pre-Academics/Cognition
• Social-Emotional
• Self-Care

The screening takes approximately one hour to complete. After the screening, parents have the opportunity to discuss the results of the screening and any concerns about their child with a member of the screening team.

Throughout the year, the Early Childhood Center works with families to address any developmental concerns in the areas of speech and language, gross or fine motor, social, or pre-academic that a parent might have.

BPS wishes to encourage parents to call when concerns arise because the EC screening team works and communicates with families whenever they reach out to the program to identify if a child has any areas of concern. Our screening process starts with a paper screener called the ASQ, which can be sent to parents after they have contacted the EC Program.

Please do not hesitate to contact us throughout the year with questions or concerns at 630-937-8002.